Mapúa MCL Partners with Dornier Academy to Strengthen Aviation Training and Industry Readiness
Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna (Mapúa MCL) strengthens its commitment to aviation education by partnering with organizations in co-creating a learning environment for future industry professionals.
A Memorandum of Agreement was signed between Mapua MCL and Dornier Academy on November 10, 2026, opening another chapter of collaboration focused on internships and aviation training for learners of the Mapúa Laguna Institute of Aviation (MIA).
Representing Mapúa MCL are Engr. Anthony Hilmer S. Medrano, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, and MIA’s Accountable Manager; Prof. James Ronald O. Mesina, Vice President for External Linkages, Internationalization and Transnational Education (ELITE); Capt. Michael John P. Reyes, PhD, MIA Dean; and Engr. Ronald Cayaban, Program Chair for Aeronautical Engineering. Dornier Academy is represented by Ms. Diana Delos Trinos, President, and Ms. Romee Ann Diaz, Commercial Head.
The partnership will open opportunities to connect classroom learning with aviation practice. Through internships and training, learners can deepen their technical competence, develop professional discipline, and better understand the expectations of the aviation sector. These experiences can strengthen career readiness while nurturing the judgment, adaptability, and commitment to safety essential to aviation professionals.
Together, Mapúa MCL and Dornier Academy affirm a shared commitment to learner success, recognizing that preparing future aviation professionals is a collective responsibility built on trust, purposeful cooperation, and a common vision for quality education and meaningful employment anywhere in the world.
This collaboration aligns with SDG 4: Quality Education, particularly Target 4.4 on developing relevant skills for employment, and supports the aspirations of SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth by strengthening preparation for productive careers. It also reflects SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, demonstrating how institutions can combine expertise and resources to advance shared educational objectives.
